Reference is to Printer's Date 4/6/17-S.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Article 8, Chapter 53, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 59-53-600.
(A) Notwithstanding any provision of
law to the contrary, during the time period beginning May 1,
2017 and ending November 1, 2018, all powers, duties, and
obligations vested in the Denmark Technical College Area
Commission, as provided in this article, are devolved upon and
become the powers, duties, and obligations of the State Board
for Technical and Comprehensive Education. The state board
shall consult with and receive input from the Denmark Technical
College Area Commission. On November 1, 2018, all powers,
duties, and obligations vested in the State Board pursuant to
this section shall revert back to the Denmark Technical College
Area Commission.
(B) During the eighteen
month period beginning on May 1, 2017, the state board shall
provide quarterly status reports to the Chairman of the Senate
Finance Committee and the Chairman of the House Ways and Means
Committee concerning its activities in relation to Denmark
Technical College, its operations, financial standing,
recruitment and retention of students, actions taken to
stabilize the college, and any other matters the state board
deems relevant.
(C) In addition to
other activities undertaken by the state board pursuant to this
section, the state board shall study the most effective,
efficient delivery of technical college educational
opportunities to Allendale, Bamberg, and Barnwell Counties. The
committee shall seek the input of stakeholders in the service
area, including stakeholders from local government, school
districts, and area businesses and economic development
organizations. The committee shall report its findings and
recommendations not later than February 1, 2018. The report
shall be submitted to the state board, the Chairman of the
Senate Finance Committee, the Chairman of the House Ways and
Means Committee, and the Governor."
SECTION 2. Section 59-53-600 is repealed November 1, 2018.
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval of the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.